DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SCIENCES
The Department of Health Sciences offers five (5) baccalaureate or undergraduate degrees: the Bachelor of
Science in Environmental Health, the Bachelor of Science in Health Administration, the Bachelor of Science
in Health Information Management, the Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science (Medical
Technology), and the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy. Each degree program has a Program
Director, and courses specific to each program are offered through the Department under the following
designations: HSEH (Environmental Health), HSHA (Health Administration), HSHI (Health Information
Management), HSCL (Clinical Laboratory Science), and HSRT (Respiratory Therapy). Student majors within the
Health Sciences are required to complete three to six HSCR (Health Sciences Core) courses, which are also offered
through the Department.
The Department of Health Sciences is housed in the Nabrit Science Center with the main office located in Room
202. The Department supports the primary mission of the College: to produce quality health care professionals,
especially African-Americans and other minorities, in Environmental Health, Health Administration, Health
Information Management, Clinical Laboratory Science and Respiratory Therapy.
The Environmental Health Program provides graduates with the technical and administrative skills to function in
industry, governmental agencies, consulting firms, and academia. Graduates are qualified to enter the workforce in
air and water quality control, solid and hazardous waste management, occupational health and industrial hygiene,
environmental toxicology and risk assessment, epidemiology, and disease surveillance.
The Health Administration Program provides graduates with the competencies and skills to become effective
administrators, managers and supervisors for goal-oriented achievements in health delivery systems. Graduates are
also prepared to function effectively in response to trends, issues, emergent problems, and other concerns that affect
the health, welfare, and self-actualization of clients and citizens.
The Health Information Management Program provides graduates with the technical and administrative skills to
manage health information systems consistent with professional standards (medical, administrative, ethical, and
legal) in health care delivery systems. Graduates also possess the knowledge and skills needed to plan and develop
health information systems which meet standards of accrediting and regulating agencies.
The Clinical Laboratory Science (formerly Medical Technology) Program provides graduates with the technical
and administrative skills required for the effective delivery of health care services consistent with the practices and
standards of Clinical Laboratory Science. Graduates are prepared and qualified to perform evaluations of testing
techniques, procedures, and personnel; to perform analytical testing of body samples; and to resolve discrepancies
with the interpretation of diagnostic laboratory patient data. Graduates also posses the capabilities needed for public
education, as well as for planning and developing clinical laboratory facilities that meet the standards of accrediting
and governmental regulatory agencies.
The Respiratory Therapy Program provides graduates with the technical and administrative skills for performing
diagnostic evaluation, therapy, patient/family education, and public education in cases of cardiopulmonary
dysfunction. Graduates have the skills to perform diagnostic activities such as obtaining and analyzing
physiological specimens, interpreting physiological data, and performing sleep disorder studies. They also have the
skills for administering therapy involving such techniques as the application and monitoring of mechanical
ventilation, environmental control systems, artificial airway care, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. These
graduates have the further capability of conducting patient/family education activities that promote knowledge of
disease processes, medical therapy, and self-help as well as public education activities that focus on the promotion
of cardiopulmonary wellness.
Courses offered through the Department, curricular summaries for the various degrees, and the sequences in which
program-specific courses and their primary prerequisite and co-requisite courses should be taken are indicated
below.
Students should refer to program admission policies, comprehensive examination information, and other
important information regarding the various B.S. degrees offered through this department within the
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences introductory section of this document.
LISTING OF FACULTY IN THE DEPARTMENT
Allen, Reginald
Instructor
Respiratory Therapy
B.S., M.Ed., Texas Southern University
Quiller, Dorothy
Assistant Professor
Clinical Laboratory Science
B.S., M.Ed., Texas Southern University
Bright, Mildred
Assistant Professor
Health Administration
B.S., Prairie View A&M University
M.Ed., Texas Southern University
Dr.P.H., The University of Texas at Houston
Shelton, Andrea
Associate Professor
Health Administration
B.A., Howard University
M.A., University of South Florida
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Hampton, Jean M.
Associate Professor
Respiratory Therapy
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Texas Southern University
Taylor, Andrew
Instructor
Respiratory Therapy
B.S., M.S., Texas Southern University
Hawkins, Fanny
Assistant Professor
Health Information Management
B.S., University of Southwestern Louisiana
M.P.A., Ed.D., Texas Southern University
Thomas, Renard
Assistant Professor
Environmental Health
B.S., University of Houston
M.S., Ph.D., Texas Southern University
James, Andrew B.
Assistant Professor
Health Administration
Dr.P.H., The University of Texas at Houston
J.D., Texas Southern University
L.L.M., University of Houston
Yeldell, Victor
Instructor
Respiratory Therapy
B.S., Texas Southern University
M.S., Mercer University
Lawson, Melanie W.
Associate Professor
Health Administration
M.P.H., The University of Texas at Houston
Ph.D., University of Houston
Yousefipour, Zivar
Assistant Professor
Environmental Health
B.S., M.S., University of Houston
Ph.D., Texas Southern University
Mazique, Judith B.
Assistant Professor
Environmental Health
B.S., Howard University
M.P.H., The University of Texas at Houston
J.D., South Texas College of Law
Zikarge, Astatkie
Assistant Professor
Environmental Health
B.S., M.S., East Tennessee State University
M.P.H., The University of Texas School of Public Health
M.D., St. George’s University School of Medicine
McVea, Jackie
Assistant Professor
Clinical Laboratory Science
B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D., Texas Southern University
HEALTH SCIENCES CORE COURSES
HSCR 150
Concepts of Health
(3)
Study of the health care
industry and its transition from the past to the present via the scientific process and analysis
of relationships among selected health problems. Three hours of lecture per week.
HSCR 260
Biomedical Ethics
(3)
Comprehensive study of ethical rules, principles, and theories; their application to
contemporary moral issues/dilemmas; and their impact on the legal, social, and medical
communities. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: HSCR 150 or concurrent
enrollment.
HSCR 300
Health Sciences Seminar
(1)
Review of current social, political, and economics issues; their impact on specific health
disciplines via discussions, simulations, and presentations. One hour of lecture per week.
Prerequisite: HSCR 150 or concurrent enrollment.
HSCR 360
Principles of Disease
(3)
Comprehensive study of principles and concepts in human disease focusing on the cellular
and mechanistic processes involved in disease and resultant clinical and physiological
manifestations. Etiology, pathogenesis, prognosis, social implications and research
initiatives relative to human disease and health are stressed. Three hours of lecture per
week.
HSCR 361
Research for Health Professionals
(3)
Study of the basic techniques and the principles of the research process in health facilities.
Enrollees must perform quantitative health research using computer applications. Three
hours of lecture per week.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH COURSES
HSEH 232
Introduction to Environmental Health
(3)
Survey of topics in population and resource management, fundamentals of air and water
pollution, solid and hazardous wastes, pest and vector control, and radiation protection.
Open to majors and non-majors. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: Consent of
faculty.
HSEH 233
Epidemiology and Biostatistics
(4)
Principles of distribution and determinants of diseases in human populations, including
statistical methods and computer applications in data collection and analysis. Four hours of
lecture per week. Prerequisites: HSEH 232 or Consent of faculty.
HSEH 234
Health Physics
(3)
Fundamentals of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation with respect to source, exposure dose,
biological interaction, methods of surveillance, and protection. Three hours of lecture per
week. Prerequisites: HSEH 232 or Consent of faculty.
HSEH 235
Human Ecology
(3)
Principles of environmental physiology; medical geography and sociology; international
and travel health; adaptation mechanisms to extremes of temperature, pressure, altitude,
and microgravity; circadian rhythms. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites:HSEH
232 or Consent of faculty.
HSEH 334
Public Health Organization and Administration
(3)
Principles of organization and administration of environmental health programs by
governmental agencies, including disease surveillance and health data management,
environmental policy and ethics, and health education. Three hours of lecture per week.
HSEH 232 or Consent of faculty.
HSEH 337
Environmental Microbiology
(4)
Survey of microorganisms of ecological, medical, and industrial importance with respect to
nutrient recycling, food spoilage, infectious diseases, and biotechnology. Two hours of
lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: HSEH 233; HSEH 344 or
Consent of faculty.
HSEH 338
Water Pollution and Control
(3)
Survey of chemical, physical, and biological pollutants affecting water quality for drinking
and other designated end uses. Pollution monitoring and control strategies also discussed.
Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: HSEH 337 or Consent of faculty.
HSEH 339
Air Pollution and Control
(3)
Survey of ambient and indoor air quality changes due to toxic emissions. Atmospheric
chemistry and meteorology, standard air pollution indicators, global climate changes, and
control strategies discussed. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: HSEH 232 or
Consent of faculty.
HSEH 344
Environmental Chemistry
(4)
Comprehensive survey of behavior and fate of chemical pollutants in atmosphere,
hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere, including standard methods of chemical analysis of
environmental media. Three hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: HSEH 232 or Consent of faculty.
HSEH 425
Insect and Vector Control
(3)
Comprehensive survey of agricultural and urban pests, disease transmitting vectors and
their habitat, principles of entomology, parasitology and zoonoses, integrated vector
control, and pest management. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: HSEH 232
or Consent of faculty.
HSEH 431
Solid Waste Management
(3)
Municipal solid waste problems and solutions: generation, storage, collection, transport,
processing, and disposal. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: HSEH 337 or
Consent of faculty
HSEH 432
Hazardous Waste Management
(3)
Industrial, medical, and household hazardous waste problems and solutions: generation,
characterization, transport, storage, treatment, and disposal. Minimization, exchange,
recovery, incineration, and secure landfills discussed. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisites: HSEH 232, HSEH 337 or Consent of faculty
HSEH 433
Institutional Health and Safety
(3)
Study of safety hazards, building permits and codes of residential, school, hospital, daycare, and penal institutions. Sick building syndrome, emergency planning, and
accommodation of disabled persons discussed. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisites: HSEH 235 or Consent of faculty.
HSEH 434
Sewage Treatment and Disposal
(3)
Industrial, agricultural, and municipal wastewater collection, transport, treatment, and
disposal. Design and operation of sewage treatment plants, on-site and waterless systems,
and sludge management discussed. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: HSEH
344 or Consent of faculty.
HSEH 435
Environmental Health Problems
(3)
Global environmental issues: famine and starvation, environmental refugees,
environmental justice and equity, hazardous waste sites, housing and urban blight, crime
and substance abuse. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: HSEH 232; HSEH
233 or Consent of faculty.
HSEH 442
Occupational Safety and Health
(3)
Hazard and root cause analysis, occupational injuries and control of workplace hazard
exposures. Fundamentals of regulations of OSHA, workers compensation, occupational
disease surveillance, hazard communication, and accident investigation discussed. Three
hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: HSEH 232 or Consent of faculty.
HSEH 450
Environmental Toxicology
(3)
Comprehensive survey of principles of toxicodynamics and toxicokinetics; xenobiotic
dispersal and ecosystem response; exposure pathways and target organs; mechanisms of
toxicity; toxicity testing for mutagenesis, carcinogenesis, and teratogenesis. Three hours of
lecture per week. Prerequisites: HSEH 344 or Consent of faculty.
HSEH 451
Environmental Impact Assessment
(3)
Consideration of environmental impacts and risks of legislative proposals, policies,
programs, and projects following NEPA regulations: qualitative/quantitative risks,
identification, characterization, exposure assessment, dose-response determination,
interpretation, communication, and management. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisites: HSEH 232 or Consent of faculty.
HSEH 460
Internship
(6)
Field practicum in industry, governmental agencies, consulting firms, and academic
research facilities providing observation and participation in the practice of environmental
health programs. Twenty-two hours of laboratory (practicum) per week. Prerequisite:
Consent of faculty.
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION COURSES
HSHA 211
Health Information Systems
(3)
Overview of the methods for collecting health data in the preparation of health surveys and
reports with computer research applications emphasized. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisites: HSCR150, Eng 131, and Eng132.
HSHA 262
Public Policy and Health Care
(3)
Overview of major national and state health legislation related to health policy. Three
hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: CS 116.
HSHA 312
Health Administration in School Systems
(3)
Examination of health related issues within School Districts where enrollees are provided
an opportunity to perform projects related to enhancing school health settings. Three hours
of lecture per week. Prerequisites: HSHA 211 & 262.
HSHA 313
Health Care of the Poor
(3)
Examination of health care issues affecting the underserved, underprivileged, uninsured,
the working underinsured, and the poor within the health care system. Three hours of
lecture per week. Prerequisites: HSHA 211 & 262.
HSHA 314
Finance and Economics of Health Care
(3)
Overview of health care financial and economic concepts in health care related facilities.
Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: PA 321.
HSHA 361
Long Term Care
(3)
Introductory examination of health issues on the rehabilitation and continuing care level:
nursing homes, geriatric wellness centers, and homes for the mentally retarded. Three
hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: PA 271, HSHA 211 & HSHA 262.
HSHA 363
Ambulatory Health Care Services
(3)
Examination of outpatient health care delivery settings: ambulatory surgery centers, fitness
centers, clinics, and HMO's. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: HSCR 360 &
HSHA 313.
HSHA 411
Health Administration Internship
(3)
Direct exposure of students to professional work experiences and responsibilities through
workplace settings. May be taken twice for credit. One hour of lecture and thirty-eight
hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: Consent of the Program Director and
instructor.
HSHA 412
Legal, Ethical, and Biomedical Aspects of Health Care
(3)
Examination of issues in health care from an ethical, medical, sociological, and legal
perspective. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: HSCR 360.
HSHA 413
Seminar in Community Health
(3)
Detailed examination of state and local health care issues: role of the U. S. Department of
Health and Human Services and the Harris County Health System. Three hours of lecture
per week. Prerequisite: HSCR 300.
HSHA 414
Seminar in Issues in Health Care
(3)
Detailed study of health care management issues. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisites: HSHA 211, HSHA 363, PA 311, and PA 312.
HSHA 451
Health Care of the Aged
(3)
Detailed review of current and future issues in the delivery of health care services to the
aged for interdisciplinary students. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: HSHA
211, HSHA 363, PA 311, and PA 312 and consent of the instructor.
HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT COURSES
HSHI 362
Medical Terminology/Word Processing
(3)
Designed to extensively develop the student’s medical vocabulary: Greek and Latin
prefixes, suffixes, word roots, and combining forms used to build medical terms. Three
hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 135 and BIOL 136.
HSHI 363
Basic Foundations I
(3)
Introduction to health information systems and technology; assessment of institutional and
patient-related information needs; departmental, informational, service, and operational
needs. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: HSCR 150.
HSHI 363L
Basic Foundations Laboratory
(2)
Designed to simulate a health information department with the activities of health
information management. Concurrent enrollment in HSHI 363 required. Prerequisite:
HSCR 150. Six hours of laboratory per week.
HSHI 364
Management of Health Data I
(3)
Indexes and registries; nomenclature and classification systems; data abstraction;
departmental operations and services. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: HSHI
362, HSHI 363, HSHI 363L, HSHI 365, and HSHI 366.
HSHI 364L
Management of Health Data Laboratory
(2)
Simulated activities where students are given the opportunity to practice coding diagnoses
and procedures from actual medical records using computer technology. Six hours of
laboratory per week. Prerequisites: HSHI 362, HSHI 363, HSHI 363L, HSHI 365, and
HSHI 366.
HSHI 365
Directed Practice I
(2)
Students assigned to Health Information Management Departments for experiences in the
technical aspects of health information management. Two hours of lecture and one hour of
laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 135 and BIOL 136.
HSHI 366
Legal Aspects
(2)
Legal terminology; the court system; control and use of health information; health care
legislation and regulations; confidentiality; ethical standards for health information
managers. Two hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: HSCR 150 and HSCR 260.
HSHI 373
Basic Foundations II
(2)
Management of health information in non-traditional settings: long-term care, ambulatory
care, hospices, home health care, psychiatric centers, and rehabilitation facilities. Two
hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: HSHI 363 and HSHI 363L.
HSHI 374
Management of Health Data II
(2)
Clinical coding procedures, outpatient coding, statistics, and reporting guidelines. Two
hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: HSHI 362, HSHI 363, HSHI 363L, HSHI 364,
HSHI 365, and HSHI 366.
HSHI 401
In-Service Training for Health Information Managers
(1)
Presentation of in-service training tools and techniques. One hour of lecture per week.
Prerequisite: HSHI 479.
HSHI 402
Comprehensive Health Information Management
(1)
Review of competencies addressed in all professional courses. Students enrolled must pass
a comprehensive examination with a score of 75 or better prior to graduation.
Prerequisites: Completion of all HSCR and HSHI courses, except HSHI 476 and HSHI
478.
HSHI 473
Quality Assurance Management
(3)
Theory and application of quality improvement, utilization review, risk management,
Medicare and Medicaid review process, and other laws and regulations applicable to health
information systems. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: HSHI 362, HSHI 363,
HSHI 363L, HSHI 364, HSHI 365, and HSHI 366.
HSHI 474
Computerized Health Information Systems
(3)
Evaluation of hardware and software components of computers for health information
systems: design and cost effectiveness, record linkages, and data sharing. Three hours of
lecture per week. Prerequisites: HSHI 362, HSHI 363, HSHI 363L, HSHI 364, HSHI 365,
and HSHI 366.
HSHI 475
Directed Practice II
(3)
Students assigned to a health information management center for experiences in quality
improvement, computer applications, classification systems, and statistical analysis of
health information. One hour of lecture, one hour of laboratory, independent study per
week. Prerequisites: HSHI 362, HSHI 363, HSHI 363L, HSHI 364, HSHI 365, and HSHI
366.
HSHI 476
Preceptorship
(4)
Students assigned to a health information center for administrative management training.
Individual projects assigned for completion at site. One hour of lecture and ten hours of
laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Consent of the Program Director.
HSHI 477
Management of Health Information Systems
(4)
Theories of managerial concepts and control mechanisms as applied to health information
systems. Four hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: All HSHI courses through HSHI
475.
HSHI 478
Problems in Medical Records / Health Information Management
(2)
Problem identification and resolution, including formulation of alternative solutions, for
health information management. Post-preceptorship discussions also included. Two hours
of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Consent of the Program Director.
HSHI 479
Health Information Personnel Management
(3)
Discussion of the skills, techniques, policies, and procedures needed for successful human
resource management: interview process, performance appraisals, wage and salary
administration. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: All HSHI courses through
HSHI 475.
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE COURSES
HSCL 252
Serology Practices and Procedures
(2)
Integration of didactic instruction with discussion of serology tests in normal and disease
states, principles and significance of procedures, quality control, audiovisual and case
studies to provide a comprehensive understanding of serologic practices and procedures in
evaluating disorders of the immune system, infectious diseases, autoimmune disease and
hypersensitivity states. Two hours of lecture weekly. Prerequisite: Consent of Program
Director.
HSCL 252L
Serology Practices and Procedures Laboratory
(1)
Course provides students with a simulated clinical laboratory experiences in processing
patient specimens, performing selected tests/analyze specimens, report results and correlate
test results with pathologic diseases/conditions. Three hours of laboratory weekly. Corequisite: concurrent enrollment in HSCL 252 lecture. Prerequisite: Consent of Program
Director.
HSCL 304
Clinical Laboratory Science Application I
(1)
The course integrates didactic instruction with case studies and performance of laboratory
procedures to provide a comprehensive understanding of clinical laboratory policies and
procedures inclusive of an overview of the profession, phlebotomy, laboratory safety,
compliance and regulatory agencies. One hour of lecture per week.
HSCL 305
Clinical Laboratory Science Application II
(1)
The course is designed to provide an orientation to the theory and required skills in
education methodology, laboratory information systems, laboratory calculation and quality
assurance. One hour of lecture per week.
HSCL 306
Comprehensive Clinical Laboratory Science
(1)
This course will provide exposure to laboratory management as well as research skills and
techniques. Research class will culminate in a presentation of the clinical research.
Additionally there will be reinforcement of theoretical acquisition of core knowledge in
CLS to facilitate application to board type questions. The class will be repeated with the
first semester of the senior year covering management and the second semester of the
senior year covering research. One hour of lecture per week. Prerequisites: HSCR 300 or
concurrent enrollment, HSCL 304 and HSCL 305.
HSCL 352
Hematology I
(3)
The theory of development of cellular elements of the blood including principles of
diagnostic importance to detect disease and recognize normal processes affecting the
anemias, leukemias, etc. of the hematopoietic system. Three hours of lecture weekly.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the program and consent of Program Director.
HSCL 352L
Hematology Laboratory I
(1)
Routine laboratory assay used to assess the hematopoietic system related to the detection,
identification, and pathophysiology of anemias, leukemias, and other blood dyscrias. Four
hours of laboratory weekly. Prerequisite: Co-requisite and concurrent enrollment in HSCL
352 Lecture.
HSCL 353
Clinical Microscopy and Quality Control
(3)
An introduction to urinalysis and body fluid analysis, including anatomy and physiology of
the kidney, physical, chemical and microscopic examination of urine, cerebrospinal fluid
and other body fluid; inclusive of theory, performance and interpretation of procedures
involving the physical, chemical and microscopic properties of urine and body fluids.
Three hours of lecture weekly Prerequisite: Consent of Program Director.
HSCL 353L
Clinical Microscopy and Quality Control Laboratory (1)
Simulated clinical laboratory experiences in which students process patient specimens,
perform selected tests, report results, correlate data with various pathologic
diseases/conditions; enhance critical thinking and decision making in the correlation of
patient data. Four laboratory hours weekly. Prerequisite: Consent of Program Director.
HSCL 354
Immunohematology I
(2)
The course is a comprehensive study that focuses on regulatory agencies, quality assurance
policies and practices, basic principles of immunology and genetics (inclusive of molecular
genetics), antigen and antibody theory, in-vitro practices, anti-globulin testing and
compatibility testing relevant to blood banking and safe transfusion practices. Critical
thinking and analytical skills will be increased via case studies. Two hours of lecture
weekly. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the CLS program and consent of Program Director.
HSCL 354L
Immunohematology I Laboratory
(1)
Student will apply the acquisition of blood banking knowledge and of analytical and
critical thinking skills through the performance of blood blanking testing procedures.
Quality assurance and quality control practices and testing procedures will be performed.
Safety issues and practices will be emphasized. Three hours of laboratory weekly.
Prerequisite: Co-requisite and concurrent enrollment in HSCL 354.
HSCL 355
Medical Chemistry I
(2)
Course focuses on basic clinical chemistry practices and procedures designed to provide a
comprehensive understanding of subject matter and correlate test results with various
diseases/conditions. Two hours of lecture weekly. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the CLS
Program or consent of Program Director.
HSCL 355L
Medical Chemistry Laboratory I
(1)
Course provides students with the opportunity to process patient specimens, perform
selected tests, report and correlate test results with various pathologic diseases/conditions
and gain experience in quality control, performance improvement, critical thinking,
decision making and test correlation. Four hours of laboratory weekly. Prerequisite: Corequisite and concurrent enrollment in HSCL355.
HSCL 356
Hemostatic Processes
(3)
The theory of the coagulation mechanism and its relationship in disease states with
emphasis on identification of coagulation deficiencies and abnormalities. Enhancement of
critical thinking and decision making utilizing case studies and correlation of patient data.
Three hours of lecture weekly. Prerequisite: Consent of Program Director.
HSCL 356L
Hemostatic Processes Laboratory
(1)
Routine laboratory assay used to assess the health of the hemostatic system relating to the
detection, identification and pathophysiology of blood dyscarias affecting thrombus
formation inclusive of platelet enumeration and evaluation. Four hours of laboratory
weekly. Prerequisite: Co-requisite and concurrent enrollment in HSCL 356.
HSCL 357
Practicum I
(3)
Performance of serological and urinalysis techniques and methods in an affiliated clinical
facility. Includes quality assurance practices and procedures and equipment maintenance.
Fifteen hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Consent of the Program Director and
fourth year standing.
HSCL 358
Clinical Immunology
(2)
Clinical rotation in an affiliated clinical facility with emphasis on technical skills and
applications. Ten hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Consent of the Program
Director.
HSCL 359
Microbial Human Disorders I
(3)
Skills development and performance in the detection, isolation, and identification of
microbes of medical importance to human pathologic conditions. One hour of lecture and
four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: HSCL 252, HSCL 252L.
HSCL 362
Hematology II
(2)
Advance theory in hematology focusing on routine and specialized processes required to
perform, interpret, classify and evaluate cellular abnormalities and recognize those
conditions that are considered normal. Case studies are utilized to enhance the
development of critical thinking and decision making skills. Two hour lecture weekly.
Prerequisites: HSCL 352 and HSCL 352L.
HSCL 362L
Hematology II Laboratory
(1)
Routine and specialized testing are used to define, diagnose, monitor, evaluate, classify,
and validate patient data in the assessment of blood cell abnormalities of the hematopoietic
system. Four laboratory weekly. Prerequisites: HSCL 352; HSCL 352L; co-requisite and
concurrent enrollment in HSCL 362.
HSCL 364
Immunohematology II
(2)
A continuation of knowledge and skills acquired in blood blank, blood donor collection,
testing, utilization and storage of blood and blood components. Transfusion therapy
practices, adverse complications of transfusion therapy, Hemolytic Disease of the fetus and
newborn, and hemolytic anemias will be explored; Case studies will be utilized to enhance
critical thinking and analytical skills. Two lecture hours weekly. Prerequisite: HSCL 354;
HSCL 354L. Co-requisite and concurrent enrollment in HSCL364L.
HSCL 364L
Immunohematology II Laboratory
(1)
An advanced level of testing procedures will be performed in this course. Students will
demonstrate the acquisition of blood banking knowledge, analytical and critical thinking
skills through the performance of blood banking testing procedures. Quality assurance
practices, including quality control testing will be performed. Safety issues and practices
are emphasized. Four laboratory hours weekly. Prerequisite: HSCL 354; HSCL 354L. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in HSCL 365.
HSCL 365
Medical Chemistry II
(2)
Advance specialized clinical chemistry to provide the opportunity to process patient
specimens, perform selected tests, report and correlate test data with various pathologic
disease/conditions and gain experience in quality control, performance improvement,
critical thinking, decision making and test correlation. Two hours of lecture weekly.
Prerequisites: HSCL 355 and HSCL 355L.
HSCL 365L
Medical Chemistry II Laboratory
(1)
Course will focus on opportunities to process patient samples, perform required tests,
report and correlate patient test data with various diseases/conditions inclusive of quality
control, performance improvement, critical thinking and decision making. Four hours of
laboratory weekly Prerequisites: HSCL 355and HSCL 355L; Co-requisite: HSCL 365
lecture.
HSCL 369
Microbial Human Disorders II
(2)
Recognition of parameters to detect, isolate, and identify the characteristics of medically
important microbiologic, mycologic, and parasitic organisms of man. One hour of lecture
and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: HSCL 359.
HSCL 466
Clinical Hematology
(4)
Clinical practicum in an affiliated clinical facility with emphasis on practical/technical
skills and applications. Two hours of lecture and eighteen hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Fourth year standing and consent of the Program Director.
HSCL 467
Blood Bank
(4)
Clinical practicum focusing on the performance of antibody assessments, compatibility
phlebotomy, component preparation, donor processing of donated blood, and quality
assurance. Two hours of lecture and eighteen hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites:
Fourth year standing and consent of the Program Director.
HSCL 468
Clinical Microbiology
(4)
Clinical rotation at an affiliated clinical site to emphasize practical/technical skills and
applications. Two hours of lecture and eighteen hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Fourth year standing and consent of the Program Director.
HSCL 469
Clinical Biochemistry
(4)
Clinical rotation at an affiliated clinical site to emphasize practical/technical skills and
applications. Two hours of lecture and eighteen hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Fourth year standing and consent of the Program Director.
RESPIRATORY THERAPY COURSES
HSRT 220
Respiratory Therapy Clinical Practicum
(2)
Introduction to basic procedures; equipment applications; therapeutic modalities for
oxygen, humidity, aerosol therapy; methods in and indicators for respiratory therapeutics.
Precedes clinical rotation. Six hours of laboratory per week. Corequisites: HSRT 230 and
HSRT 231.
HSRT 222
Developmental Practicum in Clinical Applications
(2)
Skills enhancement of basic procedures and clinical development in patient respiratory care
plan, CPR, mechanical ventilation, and patient assessment. Twelve hours of laboratory per
week. Twenty-four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: HSRT 220, HSRT 230,
and HSRT 231. Corequisite: HSRT 232.
HSRT 230
Introduction to Respiratory Therapy
(3)
Introduction to respiratory care basic sciences applications, terminology, ventilatory
mechanics, blood-gas analysis, and acid-base balance. Three hours of lecture per week.
Corequisites: HSRT 220 and HSRT 231.
HSRT 231
Cardiopulmonary Systems
(3)
Anatomical and physiological study of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems; contrast
of the normal versus dysfunctional cardiopulmonary system; relationship to and effect
upon renal physiology. Three hours of lecture per week. Corequisites: HSRT 220 and
HSRT 230.
HSRT 232
Intermediate Clinical Applications
(4)
Theoretical applications in patient assessment, administration, and evaluation of oxygen
and aerosol. Intermittent breathing exercises; basic CPR training; and development in
mechanical ventilation administration. Four hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites:
HSRT 220, HSRT 230, and HSRT 231. Corequisite: HSRT 222.
HSRT 307
Respiratory Care Applications I
(1)
Applications and analyses of clinical data for presentation by respiratory care practitioners.
One hour of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Consent of the Program Director.
HSRT 308
Respiratory Care Applications II
(1)
Continuation of HSRT 307 to include simulations and presentations. One hour of lecture
per week. Prerequisite: Consent of the Program Director.
HSRT 320
Applied Procedures and Equipment - Clinical Practicum III (2)
Study of and clinical practice in applications of the operation, mechanical features,
limitations of, and indications for various types of equipment used in respiratory care.
Eight hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: HSRT 220, HSRT222, HSRT 230,
HSRT 231, and HSRT 232. Corequisites: HSRT 321, HSRT 330, and HSRT 331.
HSRT 321
Respiratory Therapy Clinical Practicum IV (2)
Symptomatic presentations and pathophysiological manifestations; clinical experiences;
case studies; and advanced respiratory patient care procedures at clinical sites. Six hours of
laboratory per week. Prerequisites: HSRT 220, HSRT 222, HSRT 230, HSRT 231, and
HSRT 232. Corequisite: HSRT 330, HSRT 331, and HSRT 320.
HSRT 322
Respiratory Therapy Clinical Practicum V
(2)
Continuation of HSRT 321 with emphasis on advanced respiratory care practice and
technology where invasive and specialized procedures are used. Eight hours of laboratory
per week. Prerequisites: HSRT 220, HSRT 222, HSRT 230, HSRT 231, HSRT 232, HSRT
330, HSRT 331, HSRT 320, and HSRT 321. Corequisite: HSRT 332 , HSRT 333, and
HSRT 323.
HSRT 323
Respiratory Therapy Clinical Practicum VI (2)
Long-term, critical, intensive, surgical, and post-surgical assessment of respiratory care
therapeutics presented. Advanced clinical experiences, procedures, and case studies
obtained at clinical sites. Eight hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: HSRT 220,
HSRT 222, HSRT 230, HSRT 231, HSRT 232, HSRT 330, HSRT 331, HSRT 320, and
HSRT 321. Corequisites: HSRT 332 , HSRT 333, and HSRT 322..
HSRT 325
Pediatric Clinical Practicum
(2)
Procedures and treatment modalities utilized in the clinical management of neonatal and
pediatric patients. Sixteen of laboratory per week. Corequisite: HSRT 340.
HSRT 330
Applied Procedures and Equipment I
(3)
Study of airway management, resuscitation, continuous assisted ventilation. Specific
mechanics and applications of equipment/techniques utilized in corresponding clinical
sites. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: HSRT 220, HSRT 222, HSRT 230,
HSRT 231, and HSRT 232. Corequisites: HSRT 320, HSRT 321, and HSRT 331.
HSRT 331
Theoretical and Applied Respiratory Therapy
(3)
Study of the pathophysiology and clinical presentations manifested in pulmonary disease
and dysfunction. Acid-base balance; radiological and pulmonary function testing;
hemodynamics; and ECG presentations studied. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisites: HSRT 220, HSRT 222, HSRT 230, HSRT 231, HSRT 232, HSRT 320, and
HSRT 321. Co-requisites: HSRT 330, HSRT 320, and HSRT 321
HSRT 332
Applied Procedures and Equipment II
(3)
Study of advanced, invasive, and specialized procedures applicable to the function of the
cardiopulmonary and renal systems. Continuation and augmentation of HSRT 330. Three
hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: HSRT 220, HSRT 222, HSRT 230, HSRT 231,
HSRT 232, HSRT 320, and HSRT 321. Co-requisite: HSRT 331, HSRT 320, and HSRT
321.
HSRT 333
Cardiopulmonary Diseases
(3)
Advanced study of pathology, diagnosis, treatment, and assessment of pulmonary,
circulatory, and renal dysfunction. Emphasis on identification of and treatment regimen for
specific cardiopulmonary dysfunction. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites:
HSRT 220, HSRT 222, HSRT 230, HSRT 231, HSRT 232, HSRT 320, HSRT 321, HSRT
330, and HSRT 331. Corequisite: HSRT 322, HSRT323, and HSRT 332.
HSRT 334
Respiratory Care Pharmacotherapy (3)
Clinical aspects and physiologic effects of drugs administered by the respiratory care
practitioner. Clinical activities involved in the preparation, delivery, and therapeutic
evaluation of administered drugs. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: : HSRT
220, HSRT222, HSRT 230, HSRT 231, and HSRT 232.
HSRT 340
Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care
(3)
Respiratory care of newborns, infants, and children; procedures in oxygen, aerosol, and
ventilatory therapeutics; and review of anatomy/physiology, specific abnormalities,
specialized procedures, and clinical presentations. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisites: HSRT 220, HSRT 222, HSRT 230, HSRT 231, HSRT 232, HSRT 320,
HSRT 321, HSRT 330 and consent of the Program Director. Corequisite: HSRT 325.
HSRT 420
Comprehensive Respiratory Care
(2)
Comprehensive study of the respiratory care practice at both the technician and therapist
levels based on NBRC job analysis survey results. Two hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisite: Consent of the Program Director.
HSRT 435
Electrocardiographic Technology
(3)
ECG techniques, procedures, patterns, and interpretations; systematic methods for reading
electrocardiograms. Three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: Consent of the Program Director.
HSRT 440
Respiratory Therapy Management I
(4)
Departmental management involving personnel, decision making, budgeting, evaluation of
departmental effectiveness, and development of departmental policies. Three hours of
lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Consent of the Program
Director.
HSRT 441
Respiratory Therapy Management II
(4)
Continuation of HSRT 440. Three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: HSRT 440 and Consent of the Program Director.
HSRT 453
Cardiopulmonary Technology
(5)
Pulmonary function testing procedures and interpretation; study of equipment and
standards used in pulmonary testing. Three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory
per week. Prerequisite: Consent of the Program Director.
HSRT 454
Critical Care and Internship
(5)
Comprehensive study of advanced procedures, therapeutic modalities, decision making,
and quality control for the practicing respiratory therapist. Three hours of lecture and
sixteen hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: Completion of all other professional
HSRT courses and consent of the Program Director.
CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 133
CORE CURRICULUM*
(STANDARD)
44 credits
ENG 131 (3)**
ENG 132 (3)
SC 135 or 136 (3)
MATH 133 (3)
CHEM 111, 131 (4)
CHEM 112, 132 (4)
ENG 200 Level (3)
Visual &
Performing
Arts (3) ***
HIST 231 (3)
HIST 232 (3)
POLS 231 (3)
POLS 232 (3)
PSY 131 (3)
CS 116 (3)
MAJOR
(ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH)
63 credits
HSEH 232 (3)
HSEH 233 (4)
HSEH 234 (3)
HSEH 235 (3)
HSEH 334 (3)
HSEH 337 (4)
HSEH 338 (3)
HSEH 339 (3)
HSEH 344 (4)
HSEH 425 (3)
HSEH 431 (3)
HSEH 432 (3)
HSEH 433 (3)
HSEH 434 (3)
HSEH 435 (3)
HSEH 442 (3)
HSEH 450 (3)
HSEH 451 (3)
HSEH 460 (6)
OTHER
REQUIREMENTS
26 credits
BIOL 111 (1)
BIOL 112 (1)
BIOL 131 (3)
BIOL 132 (3)
FS 102 (1)
CHEM 211 (1)
CHEM 231 (3)
HSCR 150 (3)
HSCR 260 (3)
HSCR 360 (3)
PHYS 101 or PHYS 237/lab (4)
* Students should seek advisement prior to registering for any course intended to be used as credit toward the
degree.
**
(N) represents the number of course credits.
*** Select from the following courses: ART 131 or 132, THC 130 or 231, MUSI 131 or 239.
****
FS 102, Freshman Seminar is a university requirement for first-time freshmen.
First Year
TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health 4 Year Plan
Total Credits: 133 Degree plan- By Level and Sequence
First Semester
CHEM 111 General Chemistry I Lab
CHEM 131 General Chemistry I Lec
MATH 133 College Algebra
ENG 131 Freshman English I
BIOL 131 Biological Science I Lec
BIOL 111 Biological Science I Lab
Visual & Performing Arts *
Second Year
FS 102 Freshman Seminar
Third Semester
CHEM 211 Organic Chemistry I Lab
CHEM 231 Organic Chemistry I Lec
POLS 231 American Political Systems I
HIST 231 Social & Political History of the
United States to 1877
ENG 230-244 English Literature
PHYS 101 Prin of Phys Sci or
PHYS 237 College Phys and lab 213
CH
1
3
3
3
3
1
3
Grade
Second Semester
CHEM 132 General Chemistry II Lec
CHEM 112 General Chemistry II Lab
BIOL 132 Biological Science II Lec
BIOL 112 Biological Science II Lab
ENG 132 Freshman English II
CS 116 Computer Introduction
SOC 157 Sociology/PSY 131 Gen
Psychology
1
18
hrs
CH
1
3
3
Grade
3
3
4
Third Year
Summer
HSEH 235 Human Ecology
HSEH 344 Environmental Chemistry
HSCR 360 Principles of Disease
Summer One
HSEH 460 Environmental Internship
Total
CH
3
Fourth Semester
POLS 232 American Political Systems II
SC 233 Speech Communication
HIST 232 Social& Political History of the
United States to 1877
HSCR 150 Concepts of Health
HSCR 260 Biomedical Ethics
Grade
3
4
3
17 hrs
3hrs
CH
3
3
3
Grade
3
3
15hrs
4
CH
3
Grade
17 hrs
17 hrs
Fifth Semester
HSEH 232 Introduction to Environmental
Health
HSEH 233 Epidemiology & Biostatistics
CH
3
1
3
1
3
3
3
Sixth Semester
HSEH 337 Environmental Microbiology
CH
4
HSEH 338 Water Pollution and Control
HSEH 234 Health Physics
HSEH 425 Insect and Vector Control
HSEH 433 Institutional Health & Safety
3
3
3
3
Grade
16 hrs
Grade
Summer Two
HSEH 460 Environmental Internship
Total
CH
3
3hrs
Grade
Fourth Year
TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health
Seventh Semester
HSEH 334 Public Health Organization and
Administration
HSEH 339 Air Pollution and Control
HSEH 442 Occupational Safety and
Health
HSEH 450 Environmental Toxicology
HSEH 434 Sewage Treatment and
Disposal
CH
3
3
3
3
3
15 hrs
Grade
Eighth Semester
HSEH 431 Solid Waste Management
HSEH 432 Hazardous Waste Management
HSEH 435 Environmental Health
Problems
HSEH 451 Environmental Impact
Assessment
CH
3
3
3
3
12 hrs
* Visual and Performing Arts: THC 130, 231, MUSI 131, 239, ART 131, 132
** Internship Practicum is offered in the regular semester as well as for students concurrently registered for
structured classes. Please see separate internship package in details
Grade
CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 129
CORE CURRICULUM*
(STANDARD)
44 credits
ENG 131 (3)**
ENG 132 (3)
SC 135 or 136 (3)
MATH 133 (3)
CHEM 111, 131 OR *****
BIOL 111, 131 (4)
CHEM 112, 132 OR
BIOL 112, 132 (4)
ENG 2xx (3)
ART 131 or ART 132 (3)
HIST 231 (3)
HIST 232 (3)
POLS 231 (3)
POLS 232 (3)
PSY 131 (3)
CS 116 (3)
MAJOR
(HEALTH ADMINISTRATION)
39 credits
HSHA 211 (3)
HSHA 262 (3)
HSHA 312 (3)
HSHA 313 (3)
HSHA 314 (3)
HSHA 361 (3)
HSHA 363 (3)
HSHA 411 (6)***
HSHA 412 (3)
HSHA 413 (3)
HSHA 414 (3)
HSHA 451 (3)
OTHER
REQUIREMENTS
46 credits
HSCR 150 (3)
HSCR 260 (3)
HSCR 300 (1)
HSCR 360 (3)
HSCR 361 (3)
MATH 134 (3)
PA 271 (3)
PA 301 (3)
PA 302 (3)
PA 311 (3)
PA 312 (3)
PA 313 (3)
PA 321 (3)
PE 1xx (1)
PE 1xx (1)
Free Electives (6)
FS 102 (1)****
* Students should seek advisement prior to registering for any course intended to be used as credit toward the degree.
** *(N) represents the number of course credits.
*** HSHA 411 must be taken twice, where each enrollment counts for 3 credits.
**** FS 102, Freshman Seminar is a university requirement for first-time freshmen.
*****+ Students may choose sequential courses in Biology or Chemistry to complete the
8 credit hour natural science requirement. They may not mix the sequence for
for natural science credit. For example, Chemistry 131 may not be taken as a sequential
precursor for Biology 132 for natural science completion credit.
Second Year
First Year
TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Administration
Total Credits: 129 Four Year Plan
First Semester
CHEM 111 General Chemistry Lab or
BIOL 111 Biology Lab
CHEM 131 General Chemistry Lec or
BIOL 131 Biology Lec
MATH 133 College Algebra
ENG 131 Freshman English I
PE 101-125 Physical Education
HSCR 150 Concepts of Health
PSY 131 Psychology
CH
1
FS 102 Freshman Seminar
1
18 hrs
Third Semester
HSHA 211 Health Information Systems
ENG 230 or 244 Level English Literature
POLS 231 American Political Systems I
HIST 232 Social & Political History of the
United States since 1877
ART 131 or 132 Drawings & Composition
Grade
3
3
3
1
3
3
CH
3
3
3
3
Second Semester
CHEM 112 General Chemistry Lab or
BIOL 112 Biology Lab
CHEM 132 General Chemistry Lec or
BIOL 132 Biology Lec
CS 116 Introduction to Computer
MATH 134 College Algebra II
ENG 132 Freshman English II
PE 101-125 Physical Education
HIST 231 Social & Political History of the
United States to 1877
Grade
3
Third Year
HSHA 312 Health administration In
School Systems
HSHA 313 Health Care of the Poor
HSHA 361 Long Term Care
PA 301 Research Methods in PA
PA 311 Introduction to Public Sector
Planning
CH
3
Fourth Semester
HSCR 260 Biomedical Ethics
HSCR 300 Health Science Seminar
HSHA 262 Public Policy & Health Care
PA 271 Introduction to Public
Administration
SC 233 or 135 Communication Skills for
Health Professionals or Business and
Professional Communication
PS 232 American Political Systems II
Grade
3
3
3
3
3
Sixth Semester
HSCR 361 Research for Health
Professionals
HSHA 314 Finance and Economics for
Health Care
HSHA 363 Ambulatory Health Care
PA 302 Quantitative Methods in PA
PA 312 Public Budgeting
PA 313 Organization Behavior
Management
Fourth Year
18 hrs
Seventh Semester
HSHA 412 Legal, Ethical and Biomedical
Aspects of Health Care
HSHA 413 Seminars in Comm. Health
HSHA 414 Seminar in Issues in HC
HSHA 451 Health Care of the Aged
PA 321 Personnel Administration
Free Elective
CH
3
3
3
3
3
3
18
Grade
3
3
3
3
1
3
17 hrs
15 hrs
Fifth Semester
HSCR 360 Principles of Disease
CH
1
CH
3
1
3
3
Grade
3
3
16 hrs
CH
3
Grade
3
3
3
3
3
18 hrs
Grade
Eighth Semester
HSHA 411 Health Administration
Internship, Section I and II
Free Elective
CH
6
3
9 hrs
Grade
CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN
HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 136
CORE CURRICULUM*
(STANDARD)
44 credits
ENG 131 (3)**
ENG 132 (3)
SC 233 (3)
MATH 133 (3)
BIOL 135 (4)
BIOL 136 (4)
ENG 200 Level (3)
ART 131 or ART 132 (3)
HIST 231 (3)
HIST 232 (3)
POLS 231 (3)
POLS 232 (3)
PSY 131 (3)
CS 116 (3)
MAJOR
(HEALTH INFORMATION
MANAGEMENT)
45 credits
HSHI 362 (3)
HSHI 363 (3)
HSHI 363L (2)
HSHI 364 (3)
HSHI 364L (2)
HSHI 365 (2)
HSHI 366 (2)
HSHI 373 (2)
HSHI 374 (2)
HSHI 401 (1)
HSHI 402 (1)
HSHI 473 (3)
HSHI 474 (3)
HSHI 475 (3)
HSHI 476 (4)
HSHI 477 (4)
HSHI 478 (2)
HSHI 479 (3)
OTHER
REQUIREMENTS
47 credits
1
BIOL 111 (1)
BIOL 112 (1)1
BIOL 131 (3)2
BIOL 132 (3)2
BIOL 246 (4)
HSCR 150 (3)
HSCR 260 (3)
HSCR 300 (1)
HSCR 360 (3)
HSCR 361 (3)
MATH 135 (3)
MGMT 300 (3)
MGMT 301 (3)
MGSC 239 (3)
Free Electives (9)
FS 102 (1)***
*Students should seek advisement prior to registering for any course intended to be used as credit toward the degree.
**(N) represents the number of course credits.
*** FS 102, Freshman Seminar is a university requirement for first-time freshmen.
1
May together be substituted with CHEM 131 and 111 or with PHYS 237 and 213.
2
May together be substituted with CHEM 132 and 112 or with PHYS 238 and 214.
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Texas Southern University
Third Year
Second Year
First year
Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Information Management
Accredited by the American Health Information Management Association
Four Year Degree Plan 136 credit hours
First Semester
BIOL 131/111Biology Lecture/Lab
ENG 131 Freshman English
MATH 133 College Algebra
HIST 231 Social and Political History
Performing Arts 130 Music, Theatre, Art
HSCR 150 Concepts of Health
FS 102 Freshman Seminar
BIOL 135 Human Anatomy and Physiology
HSCR 260 Biomedical Ethics
ENG 230-244 English Literature
SPEECH 233 Speech for Health Professionals
POLS 231 American Political Systems I
Fifth Semester
HSCR 360 Principles of Disease
MGMT 300 Business Organization
HSHI 362 Medical Terminology
HSHI 363 Basic Foundations I Lecture
HSHI 363L Basic Foundations I Lab
HSHI 373 Basic Foundations II
4
3
3
3
3
3
1
20
hrs
4
3
3
3
3
16hrs
3
3
3
3
2
2
Second Semester
BIOL 132/112 Biology Lecture/Lab
ENG 132 Freshman English
MATH 134 Trigonometry
CS 116 Introduction to Computers
PSY 131 General Psychology
HIST 232 Social and Political History
19 hrs
BIOL 136 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
POLS 232 American Political Systems II
MGSC 239 Management Science Statistics
BIOL 246 Microbiology
HSCR 300 Health Science Seminar
Sixth Semester
MGMT 301 Personnel and Manpower
HSCR 361 Research for Health Professionals
HSHI 364 Management of Health Data I
HSHI 364L Management of Health Data Lab
HSHI 365 Directed Practice I
HSHI 366 Legal Aspects
Elective
Fourth Year
16hrs
Seventh Semester
HSHI 374 Management Health Data II
HSHI 401 In-Service Training for HIM
HSHI 473 Quality Assurance Management
HSHI 474 Computerized Health Info. System
HSHI 475 Directed Practice II
Elective
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
1
15hrs
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
18hrs
Eighth Semester
2
1
3
3
3
3
15hrs
HSHI 402 Comprehensive HIM
HSHI 476 Preceptorship
HSHI 477 Management of Info. Systems
HSHI 478 Problems in Medical records
HSHI 479 Health Info. Personnel Mgmt.
Elective
1
4
4
2
3
3
17hrs
CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE
CORE CURRICULUM*
(STANDARD)
44 credits
ENG 131 (3)**
ENG 132 (3)
SC 135 or 136 (3)
MATH 133 (3)
CHEM 111, 131 (4)
CHEM 112, 132 (4)
ENG 200 Level (3)
ART 131 or ART 132 (3)***
HIST 231 (3)
HIST 232 (3)
POLS 231 (3)
POLS 232 (3)
PSY 131 (3)
CS 116 (3)
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 137
MAJOR
(CLINICAL LABORATORY
SCIENCE)
60 credits
HSCL 252 (2)
HSCL 252L (1)
HSCL304 (1)
HSCL 305 (1)
HSCL 306 (1) To be taken twice
HSCL 352 (3)
HSCL 352L (1)
HSCL 353 (3)
HSCL 353L (1)
HSCL 354 (2)
HSCL 354L (1)
HSCL 355 (2)
HSCL 355L (1)
HSCL 356 (3)
HSCL 356L (1)
HSCL 357 (3)
HSCL 358 (2)
HSCL 359 (3)
HSCL 362 (2)
HSCL 362L (1)
HSCL 364 (2)
HSCL 364L (1)
HSCL 365 (2)
HSCL 365L (1)
HSCL 369 (2)
HSCL 466 (4)
HSCL 467 (4)
HSCL 468 (4)
HSCL 469 (4)
OTHER
REQUIREMENTS
33 credits
BIOL 131 (3)
BIOL 132 (3)
BIOL 245 (4)
BIOL 347 (4)
CHEM 211 (1)
CHEM 231 (3)
CHEM 212 (1)****
CHEM 232 (3)****
HSCR 150 (3)
HSCR 260 (3)
HSCR 300 (1)
HSCR 360 (3)
FS 102 (1) *****
*Students should seek advisement prior to registering for any course intended to be used as credit toward the degree.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
*** Upon approval of the Program Director, student may take any fine arts or equivalent to satisfy this requirement.
**** CHEM 445 may be taken in lieu of CHEM 212 and CHEM 232. BIOL 135 & 136 (TOGETHER) OR BIOL 344
may be taken in lieu of BIOL 245 and BIOL 246 may be taken in lieu of BIOL. 347.
***** FS 102, Freshman Seminar is a university requirement for first-time freshmen.
Third Year
Summer
Second Year
First Year
TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science/ Medical Technology
Degree plan- Total Credit 137
Four Year Plan
First Semester
CHEM 111 General Chemistry I Lab
CHEM 131 General Chemistry I Lec
MATH 133 College Algebra
ENG 131 Freshman English I
BIOL 131 Biological Science I Lec
HSCR 150 Concepts of Health
FS 102 Freshman Seminar
CH
1
3
3
3
3
3
1
17 hrs
Grade
Second Semester
BIOL 132 Biological Science II Lec
CHEM 112 General Chemistry II Lab
CHEM 132 General Chemistry II Lec
CS 116 Computer Science
ENG 132 Freshman English II
PSY 131 Psychology **
SC 135 or 136 Speech Communication
Third Semester
CHEM 211 Organic Chemistry I Lab
CHEM 231 Organic Chemistry I Lec
BIOL 245 Human Anatomy & Physiology
POLS 231 American Political Systems I
CH
1
3
4
3
Grade
HIST 231 Social & Political History of the
United States to 1877
Visual & Performing Arts *
3
Fourth Semester
POLS 232 American Political Systems II
BIOL 347 Microbiology Lec/ Lab
ENG 200 Level English Literature
CHEM 232/212 Organic Chemistry II or
CHEM 445/445L Biochemistry
HIST 232 Social & Political History of the
United States since 1877
Summer
HSCR 360 Principles of Disease
HSCR 260 Biomedical Ethics
Fifth Semester
HSCL 353 Clinical Microscopy & Quality
Control
HSCL 353 L Clinical Microscopy &
Quality control Lab
HSCL 304 Medical Tech Applications I
HSCL 352 Hematology I
HSCL 352L Hematology I Lab
HSCL 354 Immunohematology I
HSCL 354L Immunohematology I Lab
HSCL355 Medical Chemistry I
HSCL 355L Medical Chemistry I Lab
HSCL 359 Microbial Human Disorders I
Lec/Lab
3
17 hrs
CH
3
3
6hrs
Grade
Summer
CH
3
Grade
Sixth Semester
HSMT 252 Serology Practices &
Procedures
HSCLS 252L serology Practices &
Procedures
HSCL 305 Medical Tech Applications II
HSCL 362 Hematology II
HSCL 362 L Hematology II Lab
HSCL 364 Immunohematology II
HSCL 364L Immunohematology II Lab
HSCL 365 Medical Chemistry II
HSCL 365L Medical Chemistry II Lab
HSCL 369 Microbial Human Disorders II
Lec/Lab
1
1
3
1
2
1
2
1
3
Rev: 03-13-08
Summer
CH
3
1
4 hrs
Grade
CH
3
4
3
4
Grade
3
17 hrs
18 hrs
Summer
HSCL 356 Hemostatic Processes
HSMT 356L Hemostatic Processes Lab
CH
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
19 hrs
CH
CH
2
Grade
Grade
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
15 hrs
Grade
Summer
CH
Grade
Fourth Year
TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science/ Medical Technology
Degree plan- Total Credits 137
Four Year Plan
Seventh Semester
HSCL 306-(MGMT) Health Sciences
Seminar
HSCL357 Clinical Practicum I
HSCL 467 Clinical Blood Bank
HSCL 469 Clinical Biochemistry
CH
1
3
4
4
Grade
Eighth Semester
HSCL 306- (Research) Comprehensive
Medical technology
HSCL 358 Clinical Immunology
HSCL 466 Clinical Hematology
HSCL 468 Clinical Microbiology
HSCL 300 Health Science Seminar
12 hrs
CH
1
Grade
2
4
4
1
12 hrs
* Either one of the following: THC 130, 231, MUSI 131, 239, ART 131, 132
** Social and behavioral Sciences requirements maybe fulfilled by either of the following: Soc 157, Soc 158, Soc
231, ECON 231, ECON 232
Internship (last Year) is restricted to students who have satisfied ALL program requirements and who have been
approved for assignment
LISTED COURSES
CHEM 231/212 L
BIOL 245
BIOL 347
Rev: 03-13-08
SUBSTITUTED COURSE
CHEM 445
BIOL 135 &136 or BIOL 344
BIOL 246
CURRICULUM SUMMARY FOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN
RESPIRATORY THERAPY
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 148
CORE CURRICULUM*
(STANDARD)
44 credits
ENG 131 (3)**
ENG 132 (3)
SC 135 or 136 (3)
MATH 133 (3)
CHEM 111, 131 (4)
CHEM 112, 132 (4)
ENG 200 Level (3)
ART 131 or
ART 132 (3)
HIST 231 (3)
HIST 232 (3)
POLS 231 (3)
POLS 232 (3)
PSY 131 (3)
CS 116 (3)
MAJOR
(RESPIRATORY THERAPY)
66 credits
HSRT 220 (2)
HSRT 222 (2)
HSRT 230 (3)
HSRT 231 (3)
HSRT 232 (3)
HSRT 307 (1)
HSRT 308 (1)
HSRT 320 (2)
HSRT 321 (2)
HSRT 322 (2)
HSRT 323 (2)
HSRT 325 (2)
HSRT 330 (3)
HSRT 331 (3)
HSRT 332 (3)
HSRT 333 (3)
HSRT 334 (3)
HSRT 340 (3)
HSRT 420 (2)
HSRT 435 (3)
HSRT 440 (4)
HSRT 441 (4)
HSRT 453 (5)
HSRT 454 (5)
OTHER
REQUIREMENTS
38 credits
BIOL 131 (3)
BIOL 132 (3)
BIOL 245 (4)
BIOL 246 (4)
BIOL 460 (3)
HSCR 150 (3)
HSCR 260 (3)
HSCR 300 (1)
HSCR 360 (3)
MATH 134 (3)
PHAR 212 (1)
PHYS 237 (3)
PHYS 238 (3)
FS 102 (1)***
* Students should seek advisement prior to registering for any course intended to be used as credit toward the degree.
** (N) represents the number of course credits.
*** FS 102, Freshman Seminar is a university requirement for first-time freshmen.
First Year
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences-Texas Southern University
Bachelor of Science Degree in Respiratory Therapy
Accredited by (CoARC) Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
Approved Degree Plan – Total Credits: 148 Four Year Plan
First Semester
CHEM 111General Chemistry Lab I
CHEM 131 General Chemistry Lec. I
BIOL 131 Biological Science Lecture
ENG 131 Freshman English I
MATH 133 College Algebra
Visual and Performing Arts**see options
below
PSY 131 Psychology
1
3
3
3
3
3
Total semester credits
19
3
HSCR 260
FS 102 Freshman Seminar
Total semester credits
3
1
18
PROFESSIONAL PHASE
3
3
3
HSRT 220
HSRT 230
HSRT 231
2
3
3
3
3
BIOL 245 Human Anatomy & Physiology
4
Total semester credits
16
HIST 232 Social & Political History of the
United States since 1877
POLS 232 American Political Systems II
PHYS 238***
Total semester credits
Second
Year
Summer
Fourth Semester
3
3
17
Seventh Semester (Summer I)
HSRT 222 Developmental Practicum in Clinical Development
HSRT 232 Intermediate Clinical Applications
Total semester credits
2
3
5 hrs
Seventh Semester (Summer II)
HSCR 150 Concepts of Health
CS 116 Computer Science
3
3
Total semester credits
6 hrs
Fifth Semester
Sixth Semester
HSRT 320
2
BIOL 246 ***
HSRT 321
2
HSCR 300
HSRT 325
2
HSRT 322
HSRT 330
3
HSRT 323
HSRT 331
3
HSRT 332
HSRT 334
3
HSRT 333
HSRT 340
3
HSCR 360
Total semester credits
18hrs Total semester credits
Seventh Semester (Summer I)
HSRT 454 Critical Care and Internship
HSRT 307
Third
Year
Summer
Third Year
1
3
3
3
3
1
Third Semester
ENG (Any 200 level)
POLS 231 American Political Systems I
HIST 231 Social & Political History of the
United States to 1877
PHYS 237***
Secon
d
Year
Second Year
APPLICATION PERIOD (Sept. –Nov)
Second Semester
CHEM 112 General Chemistry II Lab
CHEM 132 General Chemistry II Lec.
BIOL 132 Biological Science II Lec.
ENG 132 Freshman English II
MATH 134 Trigonometry
PHAR 212
Rev: 03-13-08
4
1
2
2
3
3
3
18hrs
5
1
6 hrs
Fourth Year
Seventh Semester
SC 233 Speech Communications
308 HSRT
420 HSRT**
440 HSRT
460 BIOL***
Eighth Semester
3
1
2
4
3
435 HSRT
441 HSRT
453 HSRT
3
4
5
Total semester credits
13
Total semester credits
12
TOTAL CURRICULUM CREDIT HOURS
148
* Visual and Performing Arts: (Select one) THC 130, 231, MUSI 131, 239, ART 131, 132
** Course taken as advised
Course substitutions are permitted only as indicated in the University bulletin or as below.
*** Listed Course
Physics 237, 238 Sequence
Microbiology 246
Biostatistics 460
Substituted
Physics 235, 236 Sequence
Microbiology 347
Math 473 or 474
Applications for admittance to the program professional phase are processed and finalized each fall. Students are admitted into
the program professional phase each spring semester. The application process is competitive and based on (1) cumulative
G.P.A. of 2.5 or better and (2) quantitative and qualitative completion of curriculum prerequisite courses.
Rev: 03-13-08